These oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars are so easy to make. After you make these, you'll never want a preservative filled bar from the grocery store ever again!
3tablespoonschia seeedsor you can substitute wheat germ or ground flax seed.
1teaspooncinnamon
1cupwhole wheat flouror you can substitute all purpose flour
½teaspoonsalt
½cuphoney
¼cupcanola oilor another neutral oil like safflower oil
½ cupapplesauce
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1large egg
½cupchocolate chips
Instructions
To make these oatmeal chocolate chip breakfast bars, begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.
Next, add the dry ingredients (oatmeal, whole wheat flour, ground chia seed, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt) to a large mixing bowl. Stir well with a large spoon.
Add in your wet ingredients (egg, applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and honey). Stir well until everything is well combined.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Pour the mixture into a 9 x 13 pan. I recommend using parchment paper to line your pan with, if you don't have parchment paper, grease the pan well. Evenly spread the mixture out.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes (edges should be toasted and golden) at 350 degrees. Let them sit for about five minutes then carefully cut them (the pan will still be hot). If you wait too long to cut them after pulling them out of the oven, they will be difficult to cut.
Notes
These breakfast bars keep best in a plastic storage bag (such as Ziplock). They will be good for 4 to 5 days after making.
Be sure to use parchment paper and NOT wax paper.
You can mix and match the add ins. Raisins, nuts, M&Ms, and craisins are a few ideas.